Peace |pes| noun. a freedom from disturbance; tranquility This week, I was far from undisturbed. My daughter is taking a lifeguarding course in the city and my dad had graciously offered to take her. There were storm watches in place all day, but only as they drove these supercells took shape. They arrived safely, but my dad remained in the parking lot, watching dark clouds move toward them, even as they rotated (a tornado had already been sighted 40 miles away). As I cared f

We all want joy. Not just the fleeting kind that comes and goes with a good day, but something deeper, more steady. And yet, for many of us, joy can feel just out of reach. We read the call in Scripture to “rejoice always,” and wonder why it doesn’t seem to come naturally. Life is full. Responsibilities press in. We carry the weight of family, work, ministry, and responsibilities no one else sees. There are still many good moments, to be sure. A shared laugh, a beautiful suns

There are moments when I’ve wondered whether I’m just a little too much—or a little too different—for the people around me. Whether it’s the things I love, the way I think, or how I process the world, I’ve felt the fear of being misunderstood. But what if being fully known didn’t lead to rejection, but to love? Tim Keller captures this tension beautifully: “To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully

This month’s roundup features books that inspire faith, stir a love for God’s Word, and offer stories full of hope, courage, and heart. Whether nonfiction or fiction, each one invites you to reflect, rest, and be encouraged.

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Are you looking for your next great read? Today, I’m excited to share a curated list of books that I believe are worth adding to your...

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Did you make any reading goals for the new year? In the spirit of C.S. Lewis who noted, "It is a good rule, after reading a new book,...

The pile rises like a Jenga tower on a teetering trolley, books mixed up from the public library, the church library and my own. Then, I...

Writing reviews is an enjoyable (somewhat nerdy) pursuit, but I really hope you're able to discover something new and discern what would...